China is concerned over news that social network Twitter has locked the account of its embassy in the United States, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Chinese authorities were confused by the move, foreign minisry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular briefing.
On Thursday, Twitter said it locked the account over a message that defended China’s policies in its far western region of Xinjiang, saying it had violated the U.S. firm’s policy against “dehumanization”.
READ MORE
China woos Kenyan producers with '800-million opportunity' as zero-tariff deal takes effect
Chinese airlines to raise fuel surcharges on domestic flights
Kenya eyes new trade deals as Chinese VP lands in Nairobi
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng arrives in Nairobi for four day visit
